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Orvana Minerals Seeks Permits for New Copper Mine & Kennecott Minerals Begins Drilling, Michigan
October 24, 2011
As one company begins drilling a nickel and copper mine in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, another has applied for state permits to mine copper and silver in a different section of the peninsula near Lake Superior. Orvana Minerals Corp., a subsidiary of…
Wisconsin Committee to Head North to Talk Mining
October 24, 2011
The assembly’s jobs committee plans to hold a hearing in Hurley next week to gather information about a possible iron mine in far northern Wisconsin. The committee plans to convene Thursday at the Hurley School District’s auditorium. Local government officials, tribal…
Thousands at Stop the War on Coal Rally, Kentucky
October 24, 2011
Thousands of people in support of stopping the war on coal gathered in Knott County. Everyone from entertainers to politicians to miners attended the rally. The Stop the War on Coal Rally brought in thousands from across the state. Politicians say…
On History: ‘Coal Creek’ Takes Trip into Canyon’s History, Colorado
October 24, 2011
A new local history book recently came out, an event that doesn’t happen often. “Coal Creek Canyon, Colorado: Tales from Times Past,” edited by Vicki Moran, tells the story of that lovely canyon that lies to the southwest of Broomfield. Coal…
Senator Rand Paul Makes Stop in Eastern Kentucky
October 24, 2011
U.S. Senator Rand Paul made a stop in Pikeville today to talk about his plans for the state. And while he was in the area, he endorsed Todd P’Pool for Kentucky Attorney General and James Comer for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner. Many…
Manchin and Rockefeller Co-Sponsor Coal Ash Bill in Senate
October 24, 2011
Sens. Joe Manchin and Jay Rockefeller, both D-W. Va., have signed on as co-sponsors of a U.S. Senate bill they say would ensure the safe and effective disposal of coal combustible residuals, also known as coal ash. Ash is a byproduct…
Caterpillar Hails Passage of Export Boosting Free Trade Agreements for the U.S.
October 24, 2011
Caterpillar praised members of Congress and President Obama for the bipartisan support that has produced three important Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for the United States. Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Doug Oberhelman was among a select group who attended a ceremony at…
Sun River Energy Retains Mining Consultant to Oversee Monetizing Coal & Gold Assets
October 24, 2011
Sun River Energy has retained mining consultant, Andrew Southwell, formerly head of North American mergers and acquisitions for mining major, Rio Tinto, to oversee the monetization of Sun River’s metallurgical (coking) coal. “The big story in mining right now is that…
U.S. Labor Department’s MSHA Warns Mining Industry About Dangers of Cold Weather
October 21, 2011
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration has launched its annual “Winter Alert” campaign to call attention to the dangers caused by cold weather. Statistics show that coal-mine explosions occur most often during the colder months, October through…
Stillwater Mine in Montana Experiences Smoke Underground and Evacuates Mine
October 21, 2011
Stillwater Mining Company reported Thursday, Oct. 20 that it has experienced two recent occurrences of smoke underground at its Stillwater Mine, located near Nye, Montana. Upon discovery of the smoke, in each instance the company’s established mine evacuation procedures were followed.…
